Learn how to Fix error 1706 : Microsoft Office Suite

Operating Systems:
This error can occur with the following versions of Microsoft Windows Operating System:

Windows 8/8.1

Windows 7

Windows 10

Windows Vista

Windows Server Edition (2008/2012)

The error is found in following version of MS Office

Office 2010

Office 2013

Office 2016

Office 365

How To Fix error 1706

Repair Difficulty : High

Step 1: Disable Microsoft Windows Firewall

For Windows 8
1) Press Windows key + Q. A search box will come up on right pane.
2) In Control Panel , Open “Windows Firewall”.
3) Press “Turn Windows Firewall on or off”Note: If you are logged in as Normal user you may be asked to login as Administrator.
4) Turn
Off Windows Firewall and Press “OK” Button.